Participants

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Costs and Services

Participation Fee

Through a Cooperative Agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, AAM is able to offer MAP assessments at a low cost to museums that meet the eligibility criteria. The participation fee is based on your annual operating expenses and is due at the beginning of the process.

Annual operating expense

Participation fee

$125,000 or less

Free

$125,001-$400,000

$350

$400,001-$1 million

$550

More than $1 million

$750

Other possible costs:

$1,350 to add a second peer reviewer (optional)

Peer Reviewer site visit travel expenses that exceed the cap set by MAP

Costs associated with food or beverage for when the Peer Reviewer(s) is on-site

Postage, photocopying, and long-distance telephone charges

What you get!

MAP includes the following services, valued at approximately $4,000-$6,000*

The time, expertise, and travel expenses for one peer museum professional to visit your museum for 1-3 days and offer guidance and consultation

A written report of the Peer Reviewer’s findings and recommendations, with prioritized next steps and resources MAP

Self-Study Materials: a detailed workbook with questions and activities

3 live webinars to help you through each step of the MAP experience

AAM’s recorded Museum Essentials Webinar Series

An essential set of books from the Alliance Bookstore targeted to your assessment type

*Your museum’s MAP participation is IMLS funded, but is not a grant. AAM does not disperse any money to your museum. AAM receives grant funding from IMLS to deliver this comprehensive program and service to your museum.